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Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain · Science · EN

Hidden Brain explores the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, offering insights into personal growth, creativity, and relationships. Through engaging storytelling and scientific research, host Shankar Vedantam helps listeners understand themselves and others better. This podcast is...

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Feb 23, 2026 · 01:27:47
Psychologist Gordon Flett examines the impact of feeling invisible.
01:27:47
Feb 16, 2026 · 01:34:13
Cognitive scientist Scott Barry Kaufman challenges traditional views of intelligence.
01:34:13
Feb 9, 2026 · 01:37:28
Psychologist Leslie John explores how self-disclosure and 'oversharing' can strengthen relationships rather than damage them
01:37:28
Feb 2, 2026 · 00:50:15
Examines the mental and relational costs of keeping secrets and hiding information
00:50:15
Jan 26, 2026 · 01:37:06
Researcher Bobby Parmar examines doubt as a tool for better decision-making and navigating uncertainty
01:37:06
Jan 19, 2026 · 01:40:43
Psychologist Sarah Schnitker distinguishes patience from passivity and explores how to cultivate it
01:40:43
Jan 12, 2026 · 01:38:02
Psychologist Adam Alter discusses getting unstuck in life.
01:38:02
Jan 5, 2026 · 00:51:31
Behavioral scientist Ranjay Gulati argues courage is a learnable choice that can be strengthened
00:51:31
Dec 29, 2025 · 01:33:15
Psychologist Greg Walton studies negative thought spirals and methods to break free from them
01:33:15
Dec 22, 2025 · 01:36:43
Psychologist Dacher Keltner examines the joy found in savoring nature, art, and moral courage
01:36:43
Dec 15, 2025 · 01:31:58
Psychiatrist Anna Lembke on compulsive consumption and neuroscience.
01:31:58
Dec 8, 2025 · 00:51:15
Anna Lembke redefines addiction beyond drugs and alcohol.
00:51:15
Dec 1, 2025 · 00:52:26
Psychologist Coltan Scrivner explores why humans are drawn to horror, gore, and true crime
00:52:26
Nov 24, 2025 · 01:18:32
Psychologist Peter Gray on balancing play and safety for kids.
01:18:32
Nov 17, 2025 · 01:37:05
Psychologist Robyn Fivush on the power of family stories.
01:37:05
Nov 10, 2025 · 01:30:07
Huggy Rao discusses elements beyond passion for project success.
01:30:07
Nov 3, 2025 · 01:04:39
Psychologist Marc Berman on nature's healing effects.
01:04:39
Oct 27, 2025 · 01:11:51
Stuart Ablon on ineffective behavior modification techniques.
01:11:51
Oct 20, 2025 · 01:20:12
Antonio Pascual-Leone on navigating relationship endings.
01:20:12
Oct 13, 2025 · 01:35:36
History of marriage and its evolution with historian Stephanie Coontz.
01:35:36

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